APL Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
With
the
increasing
development
of
photothermal
techniques
in
various
fields,
particularly
concentrated
solar
power
(CSP)
systems
and
thermoelectric
generators
(STEGs),
demand
for
high-performance
spectrally
selective
absorbers
(SSAs)
has
grown
significantly.
These
SSAs
are
essential
achieving
high
absorption
minimal
infrared
thermal
loss,
thereby
significantly
enhancing
utilization
efficiency.
This
need
becomes
critical
CSP
systems,
where
temperatures
pivotal
improved
However,
necessity
imposes
stringent
requirements
on
fabrication
SSAs,
given
inherent
trade-off
between
optical
performance
stability.
typically
require
nanoscale
thin
films,
but
they
prone
to
oxidation
diffusion
at
temperatures.
Recent
developments
materials,
including
ceramic
composites,
MXenes,
high-entropy
graphene,
offer
promising
solutions
enhance
SSAs’
performance.
review
article
provides
a
comprehensive
evaluation
latest
advancements
these
emerging
materials.
We
summarize
strategies
integrating
advanced
materials
with
already
established
nanostructures,
which
is
highly
approach
SSAs.
Additionally,
explores
application
STEGs
boost
generation
conclude
by
summarizing
challenges
opportunities
field
high-temperature
offering
valuable
insights
into
their
role
solar-thermal
systems.
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
383(6688), P. 1204 - 1209
Published: March 14, 2024
Thermoelectric
cooling
technology
has
important
applications
for
processes
such
as
precise
temperature
control
in
intelligent
electronics.
The
bismuth
telluride
(Bi
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9)
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
Abstract
As
an
extended
member
of
the
thermoelectric
family,
ionic
thermoelectrics
(i‐TEs)
exhibit
exceptional
Seebeck
coefficients
and
applicable
power
factors,
as
a
result
have
triggered
intensive
interest
promising
energy
conversion
technique
to
harvest
exploit
low‐grade
waste
heat
(<130
°C).
The
last
decade
has
witnessed
great
progress
in
i‐TE
materials
devices;
however,
there
are
ongoing
disputes
about
inherent
fundamentals
working
mechanisms
i‐TEs,
comprehensive
overview
this
field
is
required
urgently.
In
review,
prominent
effects,
which
set
ground
for
materials,
or
more
precisely,
thermo‐electrochemical
systems,
first
elaborated.
Then,
TE
performance,
capacitance
capability,
mechanical
properties
such
system‐based
followed
by
critical
discussion
on
how
manipulate
these
factors
toward
higher
figure‐of‐merit,
examined.
After
that,
prevalent
molding
methods
assembling
into
devices
summarized.
To
conclude,
several
evaluation
criteria
proposed
quantitatively
illustrate
promise
practical
applications.
It
therefore
clarified
if
recent
trend
developing
i‐TEs
can
continue,
recycling
landscape
will
be
significantly
altered.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(8), P. 4693 - 4763
Published: Feb. 8, 2023
Fibers,
originating
from
nature
and
mastered
by
human,
have
woven
their
way
throughout
the
entire
history
of
human
civilization.
Recent
developments
in
semiconducting
polymer
materials
further
endowed
fibers
textiles
with
various
electronic
functions,
which
are
attractive
applications
such
as
information
interfacing,
personalized
medicine,
clean
energy.
Owing
to
ability
be
easily
integrated
into
daily
life,
soft
fiber
electronics
based
on
polymers
gained
popularity
recently
for
wearable
implantable
applications.
Herein,
we
present
a
review
previous
current
progress
polymer-based
electronics,
particularly
focusing
smart-wearable
areas.
First,
provide
brief
overview
viewpoint
basic
concepts
functionality
requirements
different
devices.
Then
analyze
existing
associated
devices
interfaces,
healthcare
energy
conversion
storage.
The
working
principle
performance
summarized.
Furthermore,
focus
fabrication
techniques
Based
continuous
one-dimensional
yarn,
introduce
two-
three-dimensional
fabric
fabricating
methods.
Finally,
challenges
relevant
perspectives
potential
solutions
address
related
problems.
EcoEnergy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 296 - 343
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Solid‐state
bismuth
telluride‐based
thermoelectric
devices
enable
the
generation
of
electricity
from
temperature
differences
and
have
been
commercially
applied
in
various
fields.
However,
many
scenarios,
surface
heat
source
is
not
flat.
Therefore,
it
crucial
to
develop
flexible
materials
efficiently
utilize
sources
expand
their
applications.
Compared
with
organic
devices,
inorganic
much
higher
performance
stability.
Considering
rapid
development
this
research
field,
we
carefully
summarize
design
principles,
structures,
properties
reported
recent
3
years,
including
sulfides,
selenides,
tellurides,
composite
designed
based
on
these
inorganics.
The
structural
designs
micro‐sized
bulk
are
also
summarized.
Additionally,
overview
mechanical
stability
methods
for
reducing
internal
resistance
devices.
In
end,
provide
outlooks
future
directions
This
review
will
help
guide
researchers,
beginners,
students.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 6409 - 6409
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Solid-state
energy
conversion
has
been
established
as
one
of
the
most
promising
solutions
to
address
issues
related
conventional
generation.
Thermoelectric
materials
allow
direct
without
moving
parts
and
being
deprived
greenhouse
gases
emission,
employing
lightweight
quiet
devices.
Current
applications,
main
thermoelectric
material
classes,
manufacturing
methods
are
topics
this
work;
discussion
revolves
around
crucial
need
for
highly
performing
in
mid-temperature
range,
development
more
scalable
fabrication
technologies.
The
different
bulk
films
also
discussed.
Small-scale
technologies
generating
increasing
interest
research;
high
potential
aerosol
jet
printing
is
highlighted,
stressing
many
advantages
technology.
A
approach
scale
production
miniaturized
devices
that
combines
ball
milling
proposed
conclusion.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 6, 2024
Thermoelectrics
have
great
potential
for
use
in
waste
heat
recovery
to
improve
energy
utilization.
Moreover,
serving
as
a
solid-state
pump,
they
found
practical
application
cooling
electronic
products.
Nevertheless,
the
scarcity
of
commercial
Bi
